Ferguson

An Essay on the History of Civil Society

Autor*innen

• Adam Ferguson

Reihen

• Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought

Parameter

• 322 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

Mehr zum Buch

Ferguson's work presents a complex model of historical progress, emphasizing the importance of active citizenship in modern governance. He critiques the modern commercial society for neglecting civic virtues while drawing insights from classical literature and contemporary travel accounts. Central themes include conflict, political engagement, and military valor, alongside a focus on unintended consequences in historical causality. Ferguson argues for the essential role of individual, public-spirited citizens in shaping a vibrant political community, challenging both Enlightenment thinkers and Rousseau's primitivism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Hardcover